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DIY Care Kits

2024-03-27 18:00:00 2024-03-27 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Care Kits Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need

For Women's History Month we are partnering with the Domestic Violence Program in Alexandria, VA to make DIY Care Kits that benefit women in safe housing facilities and make a difference. “Women supporting women is the most powerful force for change in the world.” — Ntozake Shange

📦 Please bring one or more items from the list below to be added to a Care Kit, the Domestic Violence Safe House is looking specifically for the following:                                       

-Gift cards –Target, Walmart, Giant, Safeway
-Laundry detergent (baby & regular)
-Diapers in all sizes and Pull-ups
-Large diapers size 5-6
-Baby wipes
-Women’s deodorant
-Kleenex/ facial tissue
-Dishwasher detergent
-Shaving cream and razors
-Hair products for all types of hair
-Adult and children’s pain medication
-Unopened cold and allergy medications for adults and children
-Ointments (Neosporin, burn ointment, Cortisone cream, Benadryl)
-Gastrointestinal medications (Pepto Bismol, Imodium, Tums)
-Disinfectant wipes
-Mouthwash
-Trash bags in all sizes
-Canned soup and Cup of Noodle
-Tuna fish
-Honey
-Canned fruit
-Breakfast bars
-Crackers
-Mac and cheese
-Hamburger Helper
-Applesauce (snack size packs)
-Juice boxes
-Cooking oil

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Holiday | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Women's History Month | Maker | DIY | Care Kit |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

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Mon, Nov 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 Closed
(Essential building repairs)
Sun, Nov 08 Closed
(Essential building repairs)

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:45am
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

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Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked.

Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Thu, Nov 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.

Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
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All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Mon, Nov 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Mon, Nov 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Nov 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.